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Drones Light Up Night Searches in Spain’s Devastating Floods
In the wake of Spain’s deadliest floods in decades, drones are proving to be crucial tools in the ongoing search and rescue efforts. The Guardia Civil is using drones equipped with spotlights to continue the search for missing persons through…
German Startup’s AI Drone Fleet Aims to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
Dryad Networks, an innovative German IoT company, has secured €6.3 million ($6.7 million) in fresh funding to revolutionize wildfire management with an autonomous drone system. The tech startup, which has been making waves in the environmental protection sector, announced its…
Drone Pioneer Romeo Durscher Awarded Golden Medal by Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Romeo Durscher, a trailblazer in drone and mobile robotics technology, has received the Golden Medal from the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland. This prestigious award recognizes his groundbreaking work in the industry and his efforts to foster innovation and…
Tribal Lands Department Unveils High-Tech Drone for Environmental Management
The Tribal Lands Department recently showcased its latest tool in environmental management: a large, powerful agricultural DJI drone. This new addition to their arsenal was reportedly unveiled at a demonstration following the department’s quarterly meeting on October 4, drawing attention…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center…
Hawaiian Electric Deploys Drones for Wildfire Prevention Inspections
Hawaiian Electric is taking to the skies with drone technology to enhance its wildfire safety strategy. The utility company is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect electrical infrastructure in areas at risk of wildfire across the Big Island, Maui,…
Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign…
Farmers Turn Agricultural Drones into Lifelines in Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In an extraordinary display of community spirit and technological ingenuity, farmers in western North Carolina have emerged as unexpected heroes in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path. As reported by AgWeb, these quick-thinking agriculturists swiftly repurposed their high-tech farming…
DJI Action 5 Pro, DJI Air 3S FCC, Drone Finds Missing Girl, Drone Incursions In Wildfire Ops
Let’s get started! DJI Action 5 Released DJI has released the new Action 5. It comes with a 1 sensor, the same size as the Mini 4 Pro. Features include: We’ll be getting our hands on one to check out…
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
FCC Adopts New Rules for Drone Communications in 5 GHz Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone operations by adopting initial rules for wireless communications to control uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) safely. These new regulations, focusing on a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum…
FCC Approves New Rules for Drone Spectrum Access in 5 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone connectivity by approving new rules that allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to access a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band. This decision, announced on Thursday, aims…